As explained in RS 00605.386B., the modified WEP formula may apply in cases where recomputations of Totalization
benefits are applicable for months prior to January 1995. The inclusion of additional
foreign coverage will generally not result in any increase in a Totalization benefit
since the computation is based solely on U.S. coverage and earnings. However, when
WEP applies to Totalization benefits payable for months prior to January 1995, additional
foreign coverage, as well as additional U.S. coverage, may result in either:
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an exception from the WEP because the 30-year limit is reached, or
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a benefit increase because additional years of coverage increase the percentage for
the first bend point in the WEP computation.